Scotland star Kieran Tierney has revealed Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s words of wisdom ahead of Euro 2020 this summer.
The Arsenal defender was immense again for Scotland as he starred in a 2-2 friendly with Netherlands, an impressive outing for Steve Clarke’s side ahead of a first major tournament since 1998. Arteta is willing Emirates left-back Tierney on at the tournament and has spoke with his defender about the Euros.
Arsenal manager Arteta backs Tierney. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Tierney said (Sun): “I had a meeting with Arteta and he just told me, ‘Go and express yourself with Scotland, enjoy yourself, bring energy to the team, bring energy to the camp’. He’s always so supportive of me, and tremendously positive. The manager always brings the best out of me.
“With regards Scotland for the Euros he also said, ‘Give everything you have, that’s how you get the best out of yourself, and it will help the team the most’. I love working with him, he’s helped me massively.
“If you can see the differences in my game in the last 18 months or so it’s because of Mikel Arteta and what his coaching staff have been telling me to do. I’ve been working on their advice every day. I’m really grateful for what the gaffer’s done for me.”
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